Scholar Spotlight
A prolific writer of poetry and song, Nate is a dynamic speaker and isn't shy about performing in front of an audience.
Scholar Performance
Tessa was featured with her chamber group on the national radio program 'From the Top'.
Information for Parents
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program offers one of the most personalized scholarship programs for high-achieving students in the nation. To help parents and students navigate the program, the Foundation created the Scholar and Parent Handbook, which outlines essential program elements and key information, including:
- The history and mission of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and the Young Scholars Program
- Responsibilities of a Young Scholar
- Parent involvement with the program
- Working with your educational adviser
- The Individual Learning Plan
- Important dates, deadlines, and events
- Payment procedures and contact information
Download a PDF copy of the Scholar and Parent Handbook (also available in Spanish).
Questions?Many of your questions will be answered in the Young Scholars Program FAQs |
Regional Talent CentersThe Foundation collaborates with regional talent centers at Duke, Johns Hopkins, and Northwestern Universities, and the University of Denver to inform students, families, and schools about the Young Scholars Program and answer related inquiries |
Our ScholarsRead the stories and profiles of our current and Alumni Scholars |